Ross County Sheriff's Office Responds to Multiple Incidents – September 19, 2024

ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — On September 19, 2024, the Ross County Sheriff's Office responded to a series of incidents ranging from disturbing the peace and welfare checks to a sex offense at a local high school. Officers were dispatched to several locations throughout the county, including Chillicothe, Frankfort, and Waverly, to address public safety concerns, conduct investigations, and resolve several non-criminal cases. Here's a breakdown of the day's most notable incidents.

SO-P2404612 – Non-criminal incident

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 9:50 am
• Location: 3825 Mingo Rd, Chillicothe
• Narrative: Sent on a report of altered mental status. Contacted caller who advised her husband, who has dementia, had left the residence. Investigation ongoing.

SO-P2404613 – Improper conduct

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 11:59
• Location: 1200 W. Seymour Rd, Chillicothe
• Narrative: Deputies responded to a report of disorderly conduct. The person causing the disturbance had already left before officers arrived. The investigation is ongoing.

SO-P2404614 – Non-criminal incident

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 12:28
• Location: W Springfield St, Frankfort
• Narrative: Dispatched due to a reported overdose. Investigation initiated.

SO-P2404615 – Improper conduct

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 13:00
• Location: 3B Western Ave, Chillicothe
• Narrative: Deputies responded to a report of a disorderly conduct incident involving a firearm. The situation was de-escalated and no further action was required.

SO-P2404617 – Threat of stalking (sexual motivation), sexual harassment

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 13:48
• Location: Southeastern High School
• Narrative: Officers responded to a report of a sexual assault at Southeastern High School. The investigation is ongoing.

SO-P2404616 – Non-criminal incident

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 14:09
• Location: Sulphur Lick Rd, Frankfort
• Narrative: Was sent for a welfare check. The investigation is ongoing.

SO-P2404619 – Non-criminal incident

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 15:56
• Location: Perry Lane, Frankfort
• Narrative: Deputies responded to a juvenile-related incident where a child was not listening to their guardian. A report was taken.

SO-P2404618 – Non-criminal incident

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 16:27
• Location: Schaffer Rd, Waverly
• Narrative: A resident reported that a drone was flying over his property. The caller was instructed to monitor the situation and report any suspicious activity.

SO-P2404620 – Disturbance of the peace, obstruction of official business, trespassing, resisting arrest

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 17:54
• Location: Scioto Woods Apartments, Western Ave., Chillicothe
• Narrative: Officers responded to a trespassing report involving a known male offender who was intoxicated and had previously left the property without entering. An investigation began.

SO-P2404621 – Harassment in the telecommunications sector

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 18:25
• Location: 1200 W. Greenfield Rd, Greenfield
• Narrative: The caller reported receiving unwanted text messages and phone calls from a known male over two weeks ago. A report was created for documentation purposes.

SO-P2404622 – Theft

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 19:34
• Location: 3222 Trego Creek Rd Unit 3, Chillicothe
• Narrative: The deputies spoke to a male perpetrator about a theft. The investigation is ongoing.

SO-P2404623 – Vehicle control error

• Reported Date/Time: 19.09.24 20:05
• Location: SR-772 near Harris Station Rd, Ross County
• Narrative: Officers responded to a car crash in which the driver lost control of his vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.